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78R10475 JHS-D

By:  Hunter                                                       H.R. No. 838



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Paul Carrozza of Austin is the man behind the highly 
successful RunTex, Inc., one of the premier running shoe and 
equipment stores in Texas, and this notable businessman and civic 
leader is a vital contributor to the promotion of fitness and the 
sport of running in the Lone Star State; and
	WHEREAS, A 1985 graduate of Abilene Christian University, Mr. 
Carrozza ran middle distance for the Wildcat track and field team 
and earned recognition as an NCAA Division II All-American; during 
his years as a student athlete at Abilene Christian, he met his 
wife, Sheila, also a formidable distance runner and the 1985 Lone 
Star Conference 3,000-meter champion; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to his role as the owner of RunTex, Mr. 
Carrozza is the footwear editor for Runner's World magazine and the 
founder of RunTex University and RunTex Events, which produces the 
Motorola Marathon, the Capitol 10,000, and a host of other races and 
charity events; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Carrozza's efforts have earned him recognition 
on the local, state, and national levels; he is co-chair of the 
Governor's Advisory Council on Physical Fitness and a member of the 
President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports; he is also a 
board member of the Austin Parks Foundation and the Greater Austin 
Sports Association; and
	WHEREAS, Paul Carrozza has inspired countless individuals to 
pursue their dreams of physical fitness and has contributed to such 
worthy organizations as the Capitol Area Food Bank, the Children's 
Advocacy Center, and Habitat for Humanity; his efforts as both a 
businessman and civic leader have earned him the respect and 
admiration of citizens throughout Texas, and he is indeed deserving 
of special legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Paul Carrozza on his success with 
RunTex, Inc., and his other endeavors and commend him for his 
dedication to organizing hundreds of races in Texas and for his 
contributions to improving the lives of countless Texans; and, be 
it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Carrozza as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.